34 minute read
Panto time
FROM LOLLY POP TO WICKED QUEEN
MATTHEW PANTER CHATS TO PANTO STAR ANNA KUMBLE ABOUT HER ROLE IN SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS
You might think channelling her inner baddie is a bit of a challenge for Anna Kumble. After all, as 90s pop star Lolly, she was loved by young fans through a string of top-ten hits including Viva La Radio, Mickey and Rockin ’ Robin.
Sweet, fun and energetic in those bubblegum pop days, it’ s hard to imagine Anna playing the ‘bad girl’ role in pantomime.
Yes, she ’ s been a Tinkerbell. Sure, she ’ s shone as Snow White, and, of course, glistened as a Fairy Godmother. She ’ s been there and done it as a reassuring on-stage presence for the audience to get behind and champion.
But a baddie? Surely not?
And yet – boo! hiss! Times are changing. As panto season hits the region, Anna ’ s set to deliver her latest performance as The Wicked Queen in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at Telford Theatre. And she can ’t wait.
“I’ m more excited about this one because I get to play a baddie and I’ ve never done that before!” she says. “It’ s going to be a challenge but I have always wanted to play a bad role and never had the opportunity. It will be fun. ”
Quite how wickedly devious or marvellously malevolent this Queen will be is still processing in her mind.
“Will I be a sinister baddie or not?” she questions. “Shall I play it like Angelina Jolie, a Maleficent style baddie, or just be a cackling witch? I’ll see how it goes when I get into rehearsals!”
Time will tell and there ’ s no doubt Shropshire audiences will be relishing seeing her transformation. After all, we all love a good pantomime, don ’t we?
“It’ s the only genre of theatre where every age bracket can enjoy it together, ” says Anna. “From babes in arms to grandmas, we can all watch it and get something from it, whether it’ s the shining lights and gorgeous colours to pantomime dames and slapstick for the older generation.
“It’ s just a wonderful British art and something I hope will remain and carry on forever. I think most people love it. I know I do. ”
Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs hits the stage in Oakengates from December 8 to January 2 and also features EastEnders favourite Sam Attwater as The Prince.
Carl Dutfield is Muddles, Chloe
Barlow stars as Snow White and Sophie Jane Walters is Fairy Fortune.
And then there ’ s Ian Smith, who stars as Dame Dolly and is also directing the show, which he is predicting audiences will love.
“I think Telford is in for a treat this year!” he says, with enthusiasm and excitement in his voice. “We have a great cast this year so I am not worried at all.
“Sam has a great voice and West End credits. Chloe is coming back as well and has worked with Anna previously, and we also have Sophie. It should be good and I am looking forward to it.
“There are some really big moments. There ’ s one moment in act one – I won ’t give anything away – where we have something spectacular planned that Telford has never seen before.
“Every year we try to up the production value and this year is no different. It’ s really exciting. ”
There are new costumes too and, for a Dame, that means an awful lot of hard work.
“The thing with a Dame is that, historically, they enter the stage in a new outfit, top to toe, all the time.
“So whenever you are off stage, you are still working. When the others are off stage, they can sit and have a cup of tea.
“And then I’ m there getting stripped down, harnessed back into something and tightened!
“They aren ’t light outfits either! I have a completely brand new wardrobe this year, never seen before in Telford, and some of it is gravity defying.
“I’ll have a bad back by January! But it will be totally worth it and it is great fun. ”
That’ s what it is all about of course –fun!
And, emerging from a heartbreaking pandemic and coping with a cost-of-living crisis, let’ s face it, we all need that bit of fun. A bit of laughter goes a long way.
For Ian, being involved in pantomime – it’ s his 20th year – is particularly enjoyable because of the wave of the pleasure it brings for the whole family.
“It’ s full of comedy on every different level, ” he says. “So we might be talking about a cream pie to the face or a bit of innuendo off the Dame.
“Pantomime is the only show out there where you can go as a full family unit and, so, while performing, you have this whole range of an audience where you know a gag is going to land well with someone.
“It’ s generally part of people ’ s festivities too, whether in the build-up or in between Christmas and New Year, and that’ s what makes it so special for me.
Now Ian ’ s busily gearing up for the show to get under way and, in all his years, it will be a first. He ’ s never perf mor ed in Snow White before.
“I have spent years in Cinderella and done lots of Aladdin and Jack and the Bean ts alk but this is the first Snow White for me, so I am really looking forward to it and I think my family are looking forward to seeing something different too!” he said.
And, he ’ s confident that mixing perf mor ing and directing is something he will also enjoy.
“I have been doing it (panto) for a very long time so it’ s quite easy to see where I fit into the picture as director, ” he says.
“Luckily Carl, who is playing Muddles this year, and I have performed toget eh r for eight years now at various show .s
“We know each other well. We know each other ’ s timing, how to work together and how to get something funny out of it. ” With Anna conveying her bad routine for the first time and Ian b ir nging the laughs, it looks like families across Telford will be creat ni g pantomime memories to last a lifetime this Christmas. uYo can book tickets online at telf dor theatre.com, pop in to the theatre at Oakengates or call 01952 382382.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Anna Kumble will be performing as the Wicked Queen in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs; Anna has previously played nice roles such as The Fairy Godmother; Ian Smith as Dame Dolly; Chloe Barlow as Snow White; Carl Dutfield (Muddles), Chloe Barlow and Ian Smith.
NEW FROM OLD
Elm Cottage is a beautiful, sensitively restored and extended cottage, set in the delightful village of Blymhill with expansive views over unspoilt open countryside. It is on the market with Savills, with a guide price of £650,000.
The original part of Elm Cottage, dating from the medieval period, is timber framed, with brick and stone, complemented by the late 20th century extension which has been designed in the 18th century vernacular with traditional detailing, while concealing contemporary insulated construction. The historic element has been carefully restored and partly rebuilt incorporating insulation and under-floor heating.
Internally, there is extensive original oak framing and beamed ceilings defining and enhancing the living spaces, while polished Georgian floor tiles flow throughout the ground floor.
From the oak framed porch, the front door opens into the entrance hall, then stairs, living room and kitchen lead off the inner hall. The living room retains many original features including the historic inglenook with open fireplace, while both the dining area and living room have views reaching into the garden.
The farmhouse style dining-kitchen provides a further entertaining space of character. It has bespoke joiner crafted base and wall cupboards with Corian sink, Ceasarstone and American oak tops, and a Stanley range.
The laundry room off the kitchen has bespoke cupboards, sink and appliance voids and tall cupboard. There is a WC, coat cupboard and store room off the hall.
The exposed oak framing is a feature to the stairs and landing, leading to bedrooms and bathroom. The principal bedroom has original polished oak floorboards, divided from the dressing room with further timber framing, both having built-in wardrobes. Two further double bedrooms also have fitted wardrobes.
The Victorian-style family bathroom has joinery-made cupboards with basin and Carrara marble top.
To the exterior is the garage and open bay accommodating two cars, a workshop and outside toilet. An internal stair leads to the light and spacious home office/studio serviced with ample sockets, telephone and internet connection.
There is also a garden tool shed, and a walled enclosure at the end of the garden accommodates the oil tank, log cutting and storage space, and has vehicular access.
The delightful landscaped garden designed has a sweeping lawn with mature shrub planting providing all year round colour.
Blymhill is close to Shifnal and Newport with a range of restaurants and supermarkets, with Telford 20 minutes ’ and Shrewsbury 40 minutes ’ drive away.
The village is within easy reach of M54 junction 3. There is also a wide choice of local schools within easy reach.
Properties of the month
Yockleton, Shrewsbury, SY5 9QB
A fine example of a delightful family home finished to a very high standard, Conveniently located approximately one mile from Pontesbury, close to Shrewsbury (7 miles), The property features a paddock of 1.73 acres (0.7 ha), the whole totalling 2.42 acres (0.97 ha), EPC:E
Guide £1.25 million | Freehold
Hopesay, Craven Arms
Wonderful accommodation, including a two bedroom annexe, a fabulous opportunity for generational living, attractive gardens with surrounding country walks, fenced paddock, off road parking and a separate workshop, set within just over 2 acres, council tax band: F, EPC:D
Guide £950,000 | Freehold
Talk to us today
Tony Morris-Eyton
Director 01952 239500 tmeyton@savills.com
Peter Daborn
Director 01952 239500 peter.daborn@savills.com
Properties of the month
Ironbridge, Shropshire
One of the most notable houses in coalbrookdale, set within a unesco world heritage site, original features, close to well respected schools, opportunity to run a b&b, council tax band: G, EPC: D
Guide £875,000 | Freehold
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
A characterful home with charming gardens and grounds, & separate studio, the A49 provides access onto the A5 and M54 for Telford, Shrewsbury and Chester, Shrewsbury train station offers a direct lines to London Euston
Guide £650,000 | Freehold
Apley Park, Bridgnorth
Great communication links with access to bridgnorth, telford and the M54, communal gardens and vineyard, allocated parking, beautiful private garden, set in 16 acres, council tax band: G, EPC:D,
Guide £595,000 | Leasehold
Hinstock, Shropshire
Set within a small countryside village of Hinstock, secluded home office, private drive for plenty of parking, beautifully maintained gardens, opportunity for a gym subject to planning, council tax band: F, EPC:F Guide £580,000 | Freehold
Talk to us today
Tony Morris-Eyton
Director 01952 239500 tmeyton@savills.com
Peter Daborn
Director 01952 239500 peter.daborn@savills.com
QUALITY CONVERSION
Old Russet Barn is a superbly located, high quality barn conversion with grass pasture and an array of outbuildings providing scope for equestrian, ancillary business or smallholding use.
Located in Stanwardine in the Fields in north Shropshire, the property is on the market with Jackson Equestrian with a guide price of £825,000.
The property is an attractive former brick barn, which was tastefully converted to provide a fantastic family home.
Old Russet Barn is entered via an immaculate gated pedestrian pathway, with raised flower beds and further ornamental stoned front garden space, leading to the front door. Beyond here is a private, south/west facing garden-terrace which is perfect for outdoor entertaining.
The reception hall leads to the large open-plan living room immediately to the left, with a feature fireplace and woodburning stove. The glass-fronted room provides excellent light and views to the front of the property.
Leading on from the entrance is a cloakroom with WC and wash basin. Ahead leads to the kitchen/breakfast room, with bespoke wooden kitchen units. From the kitchen is a conveniently positioned utility room.
Further along the hall is the staircase leading to the first floor bedroom, with en-suite bathroom.
The east wing of the property, via the hallway, features a second bedroom with en-suite WC, and a French door to the front terrace. Leading on along the hallway, is the newly refitted family bathroom.
Beyond here is bedroom three with built-in storage and bedroom four which
is a spacious bedroom with a further French door to the south-facing frontage.
The property enjoys excellent outside entertainment areas, including the front terrace and the rear terrace which leads directly from the kitchen.
The land is currently grass pasture, with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside from the top of the fields.
Old Russet Barn includes several excellent outbuildings, including a modern agricultural building which has been equipped for education/office/ business use.
In addition, there are steel portal framed barns ideally suited to housing stabling, livestock or machinery. An additional barn with concrete base and storage/tack room is included.
Stanwardine in the Fields is a delightfully rural hamlet which lies within easy reach of Baschurch to the south and the town of Shrewsbury within 20 minutes drive.
The property is easily accessible from the road, via an attractive sweeping stone driveway with post and rail fencing, passing an attractive natural pool and mature trees.
The house is fronted with an ornamental stone parking area and an oak-framed garage – currently under construction to be completed prior to sale completion.
PRODUCTIVE FARM IN TWO LOTS
Ysgafell Farm is a highly productive farm comprising a 17th century farmhouse bursting with character and a combination of both traditional and more modern outbuildings.
The property in Aberhafesp, Powys, is on the market with Roger Parry in two lots, with Lot 1 for offers in excess of £1,600,000 and Lot 2 for offers in excess of £200,000.
Ysgafell provides an excellent opportunity in a picturesque whilst easily accessible location, with a charming house and gardens providing the ideal layout for keeping livestock.
A secondary income is also possible through the letting of the annexe and there may be development potential in the buildings (subject to obtaining planning consent).
Lot 1 – Ysgafell Farm is located near Caersws within the beautiful Powys countryside. It is conveniently situated close to the towns of both Llanidloes and Newtown, and is less than an hour’s drive from the coast in Aberdovey. The property equally has excellent road links.
Lot 2 – Bryn at Glynrhyd is 2.5 miles north of the farm, turning right at Aberhafesp church, and comprises 28.97 acres (11.72 ha) or thereabouts, and has an amount of woodland within the grassland, creating both amenity and natural capital potential, as well as use for agricultural grazing land.
The main farmhouse dates back to the 17th century and is blessed with an abundance of original character features including outstanding timber beams, fireplaces and exposed wattle panelling.
Internally, the property provides elegant family accommodation including three large reception rooms, a comprehensive modern kitchen and dining room, three double bedrooms and a cellar. The house also benefits from a modern extension, which provides further utility space and an annexe with separate access. The annexe has a double bedroom, kitchenette and bathroom.
There is an oval gravelled driveway with a raised shrubbed centre to the front of the house, as well as a beautifully managed garden area with a useful storage shed, extensive flowerbeds and vegetable patches. There is also a summer house.
The property also benefits from a wide range of outbuildings, including barns, cow sheds and a workshop.
The productive pasture land extends to 85.22 acres (34.48 ha) with 1.73 acres (0.70 ha), or thereabouts, of woodland. The land at Ysgafell is located in a ring fence surrounding the farm house and buildings, dissected by a railway which serves the Shrewsbury to Mid Wales Coast line.
There are well kept fences and mature hedgerows. The land is currently all down to grass and benefits from in-field water troughs connected to a well supply. The river stretches for almost a mile along the land at Ysgafell and the property benefits from fishing rights.
Trusted and experienced since 1981. Traditional agents with modern innovations.
Fourwinds, Aston, Oswestry, SY11 4JH OIRO £595,000 4 3 2
Fourwinds in Aston is a spacious family home, on a sizeable plot close to the A5 for links to Oswestry and Shrewsbury. There is a well presented four-bedroom property with an attached double garage, several outbuildings, and several lawned areas. The property benefits from attractive views.
EPC Rating: F Council Tax Band: G Tenure: Freehold
63B Mytton Oak Road, Copthorne, Shrewsbury, SY3 8UQ OIRO £525,000 4/5 2 2
A modern 4/5-bedroom detached property located in one of Shrewsbury’s most sought-after areas which has undergone a recent programme of modernisation and upgrading work throughout and has detailed planning permission for a twostorey extension to the rear.
EPC Rating: D Council Tax Band: E Tenure: Freehold The Mount, Worthen, Shrewsbury, SY5 9HT OIRO £389,950 4 2 2
This spacious dormer bungalow benefits from a raised position with breath-taking views of the surrounding countryside. The property benefits from two conservatories, private parking and a garage, as well as being walking distance from a local shop, school, medical practice and a public house. EPC Rating: D Council Tax Band: C Tenure: Freehold
Upwey, Hope Bowdler, Church Stretton, SY6 7ET OIRO £350,000 2 1 1
Holding a prime position on the outskirts of Church Stretton, Upwey is a detached bungalow requiring extensive modernisation throughout. The property sits on a 0.83 acre plot and benefits from spectacular views, as well as direct access to some of the area's most popular walking routes.
EPC Rating: E Council Tax Band: TBC Tenure: Freehold
Roger Parry
Senior Partner Josh Gray
Residential Sales Manager Ruth Potter
Sales Negotiator Lucie Bromley
Estate Agent Jill Gannon
Estate Agent Charlotte Roberts
Sales Negotiator Bridie Williamson
Residential Sales Assistant Peter Lowarch
Consultant and Valuer
Shepherds Lane, Bicton
NEW
Rodington, Nr Shrewsbury
SOLD
This well presented, modern, five bedroom detached property with self-contained one bedroom annex, provides spacious and well planned accommodation with delightful gardens and grounds extending to approximately 1 acre including part ownership of a large pond. The property is pleasantly situated in this popular and convenient residential area close to excellent local amenities and the nearby town centre.
Guide £850,000
Berwick Road, Shrewsbury
UNDER OFFER
Sitting just outside the pretty village of Rodington and surrounded by the idyllic Shropshire countryside is the delightful Honeysuckle Cottage, boasting a seven acre plot, a one-bedroom annex, stables, six paddocks, a manege, double garage and triple carport. This five-bedroom property dates back to the early 19th Century and has been much loved, extended and improved by the current owners.
Guide £1,300,000
Ryton, Nr Shrewsbury
UNDER OFFER
15 Berwick Road is a special five bedroom Period town house, set in attractive well stocked landscaped gardens, enjoying a sunny south facing aspect and unrivalled views of the River Severn and yet only 10 minutes walk from the station and centre of the town.The property is very well presented throughout and provides light and well balanced accommodation with good sized rooms on each floor. The easy flow of rooms is ideal for both comfortable daily living and larger scale entertaining. The principal rooms enjoy south facing views across the garden.
Guide £1,100,000
Fine & Country 4 Barker Street, Shrewsbury SY! 1QJ Tel: +44 (0)1743 296116 Email:shrewsbury@fineandcountry.com
Park House stands on its own near the hamlet of Wheathall and close to the sought-after village of Ryton, a stunning six/seven-bedroom family home dating back to the mid1800s. The property has been in the owner’s family for the past forty years and covers an area of approximately over three and a half acres including formal gardens, outbuildings and a large paddock. The south-facing views from the rear gardens of the Long Mynd and the South Shropshire Hills are breathtaking.
Guide £1,200,000
Cound, Nr Shrewsbury
Situated between the county town of Shrewsbury and the stunning smaller medieval town of Much Wenlock, is the exclusive development of Cound Park Gardens. The development sits in the restored walled garden of Cound Hall. Pelham House is a spacious six bedroom property, which the current owners have recently improved and upgraded to a high standard of specification.
Guide £875,000
Providence Barn, Maesbrook
UNDER OFFER
Stanwardine, Nr Shrewsbury
UNDER OFFER
Broom Farm sits in the desirable hamlet of Stanwardine, just outside the popular village of Baschurch. This delightful ex-farmhouse comprises of four good sized bedrooms, two with ensuites and a family bathroom. An open plan kitchen dining area, utility, cloakroom, formal sitting room, snug, dining/games room and a home office. The four-bedroom property sits on an idyllic 7.36 acre plot comprising of formal gardens, paddocks, an orchard, vegetable garden, a stunning natural pond, outdoor heated pool, stable block, a three-bay oak framed carport/garage and a fabulous two-bedroom annexe.
Guide £1,200,000
Dudleston, Ellesmere
UNDER OFFER
Providence Barn is a four bedroom, three hundred year-old barn set in the stunning Shropshire countryside, close to the Welsh border famous for its rolling hills and areas of outstanding natural beauty. The property sits on a 2.5 acre plot, divided between formal gardens, paddocks and an orchard. This delightful barn has character and charm in abundance with vaulted ceilings, exposed brick and beams. The outlook is idyllic and private, the property also comes with a separate one bedroom annexe (which the current owners use as a successful holiday let).
Guide £850,000
Fine & Country 4 Barker Street, Shrewsbury SY! 1QJ Tel: +44 (0)1743 296116 Email:shrewsbury@fineandcountry.com
Fine & Country are pleased to introduce The Manor, Dudleston, a stunning six/eight-bedroom, five reception former vicarage. The property sits on a 0.75-acre plot in an elevated position on the edge of the hamlet, surrounded by the glorious Shropshire countryside with views stretching to Cheshire and Wales. The current owner has lovingly restored and cared for the Manor with fabulous results. A lot of the original features have been kept mixed with a beautiful modern twist. The property is very private, yet has neighbours close by, so has the best of both worlds.
Guide £1,200,000
EMBRACING VIE WS & COUNTRY LIVING
Mary Webb and Beatrix Potter would both have relished the lifestyle Woodgate Cottage offers in the 21st
century.
The cottage, together with two annex cottages of one and two bedrooms, is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near Hope Bowdler, three miles from Church Stretton and 10 miles from Much Wenlock.
Today the annexes provide an established holiday cottage business, with guests enjoying access to 43 acres of homeland, including pasture, woodland and pools. Bliss in a brochure, it could work equally well for semi-independent family living.
The main accommodation is well laid out with a large open-plan kitchen dining and living space, with glazing to two aspects, including French doors looking out to the hills beyond. Also off the hall is the main sitting room – a wonderfully light room with an inglenook fireplace hosting a woodburning stove. The room features a web of beams adding character to walls and ceiling.
On the first floor the master-room benefits from an en-suite, while two more double rooms share the family bathroom.
Balfours Ludlow sales manager Scott Kemsley explains: “This is indeed one of those lifestyle properties affording fabulous scenery amid the Shropshire foothills. Perfect for walking, riding and the full embrace of country living. The whole is set back off the public highway down its own drive. The Stables is a one-bedroom cottage and the Old Barn is a two-bedroom cottage. They, like the main residence, are beautifully presented with a fresh contemporary feel sensitively executed in old buildings.”
All properties enjoy stunning outlooks over the second of four pools, which are a haven for wildlife, set down the valley and into the garden where lawns, mature shrubs and herbaceous beds frame the water. There is also a kitchen garden and an orchard area. With additional pools, woods and fields, this is a property that keeps giving.
Ample parking is available, plus a cart-style garage and storage. At the far end of the garden is a large stone barn with good access off the drive; this is ready to transform to a workshop, stables, office space, or kept as storage according to needs.
Balfours are marketing Woodgate Cottage with a guide price of £1.3million. Call 01584 707100.
HOME WITH POTENTIAL
Aperiod home in one of Shrewsbury’s most soughtafter locations is ready for some refurbishment, offering great potential to imprint personal taste.
What is not to inspire about the opportunity at 18 Porthill Road, Shrewsbury? Located a 0.7-mile walk from Shrewsbury town centre, either over the footbridge through the Quarry park or over the Welsh Bridge. Its proximity to the county town offers full amenities including an excellent choice of state and private schools.
Shrewsbury train station is less than a mile away, offering a direct service to London, plus the road networks giving access to the north and Midlands, plus four international airports.
Number 18 offers two fine reception rooms and a breakfast diner with enormous potential. All rooms and the staircase are off the traditional entrance hall, including cloakroom and utility. Three of the four bedrooms are on the first floor – accessed from a lightfilled landing, with French doors onto a balcony.
The master bedroom benefits from en-suite facilities and built-in wardrobes. Bedroom two has glazing to two aspects with feature bay window, built-in wardrobes and shower. A third bedroom shares the family bathroom. On the second floor the bedroom is the perfect teenage hideaway or study, featuring a fireplace with windows to either side of the chimney breast, plus fitted storage. This attic floor also has substantial additional storage with potential.
On the market with Balfours and a guide price of £795,000, head of sales, Alistair Hilton comments: “Porthill is rightly revered as a wonderful location to live. This period home retains much character, it is brick built with timber frame, black and white gables, generous glazing and high ceilings. There is a double garage and gardens to front and rear anchored by mature trees and shrubs, with great possibilities.”
For more information call Balfours on 01743 353511.
NEW SOLD
Church Stretton Shropshire
Guide Price £1,300,000
An Impressive Three Bedroom House, Two Holiday Cottages, Outbuildings, set in 43 Acres (17.40 Ha).
�ONB Location, Holiday Let Business, Permanent Pasture, Lakes and �oodland, Open-Plan Kitchen/Breakfast/ �amily Room, Large Barn / �orkshop, EPC �
SOLD
Stretton Westwood Shropshire
Guide Price £1,250,000
A Three Bedroom House with Unique Views overlooking a Privately Owned Lake, plus One Bedroom Annexe.
Landscaped Garden, ���� �cres ����� Ha�, �hree Reception Rooms, �wo Bathrooms, �ntegrated Sound System, �ou�le Garage and Out�uildings, EPC ��
UNDER OFFER
Clive Avenue Shropshire
Guide Price £925,000
A Contemporary Five Bedroom House with One of The Best Views in Church Stretton situated on Clive Avenue.
New Build, High Specification, Contemporary, Stunning Views, Unspoilt Countryside, Open-Plan Kitchen / Breakfast Room, Lounge, Garden Room, EPC B Shrewsbury Shropshire
Guide Price £795,000
A Detached Period Family Home in one of Shrewsbury’s Finest Residential Locations with Enormous Potential.
�own Centre, E�cellent location, Period Property, �raditional Layout, �wo Bathrooms, �our Bedrooms, Open-Plan Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Utility Room, �ormal �rawing Room, EPC E
UNDER OFFER UNDER OFFER
Upper Road Shrewsbury
Guide Price £735,000
A Fine Victorian Family Home, Boasting a Balance of Modern Design and Period Character in Meole Village.
4/5 Bedrooms, Modern with Character, Residential Location, Close to Town, Ample Parking, Delightful Garden, Garden Gym, EPC D.
NEW
Ludlow Shropshire
Guide Price £595,000
A Grade II Listed Three-Storey, Three Bedroom Townhouse situated on Broad Street in Ludlow.
Unique Residence, Sought-After Location, Grade II Listed, Three Bedrooms, Sitting Room / Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Bathroom, Shower Room, Gas Central Heating, Private Courtyard / Garden
Llanfechain Powys
Guide Price £600,000
Pen Y Parc is an Old Farmstead with a range of Outbuildings set within 32 Acres (12.95 Ha) of Grazing Land.
Far Reaching Views, Two Bedrooms, Two Reception Rooms, Open Plan Kitchen / Living Room, Potential Annexe, EPC G.
Ludlow Shropshire
Guide Price £595,000
A Charming Four Bedroom Character Property set within the Heart Of Ashford Carbonel.
Character Property, Four Bedrooms, Hallway / Dining Room, Open-Plan Kitchen / Breakfast Room, Living Room with a Log Burner, EPC F.
LUXURY & CHARM
Brockton Park is an extremely impressive property, blessed with a mixture of character and charm, yet boasting a modern luxury interior. The property near Shifnal is on the market with Prestige by Mannleys for offers in the region of £1,750,000 freehold.
On entering through the gates, you are greeted with an overwhelming sense of space with large gardens and a sweeping driveway. Further garden space and a tennis court can also be found hidden away at the far side of the property.
The main entrance leads you into a large and impressive front reception hallway, with beautiful, exposed timber beams, which provides access to the dining and living rooms. To one corner, the property opens up into a delightfully light and spacious kitchen/ family room/breakfast room, with bi-fold doors out to the landscaped gardens beyond. There is also a utility room, guest cloakroom and access to the cellar.
To the first floor is a sumptuous principal bedroom with far-reaching views, a fitted dressing room and an en suite shower room. There are two further spacious double bedrooms, both with en suite shower rooms. A further staircase ascends to the fourth bedroom with its own en-suite shower room.
The outside space has two multi-functional buildings that could be used as a home office, gym or bar area. There is also a gorgeous outdoor seating area perfect for entertaining.
The detached barn conversion is currently available to rent via Airbnb and has its own parking area and entrance from the road and internally boasts a lovely open-plan living/kitchen/ d dining space, g ground floor WC, a and to the first floor are two double bedrooms and a shower room.
Set within beautifully landscaped grounds of 2.34 acres, with views over open countryside towards the south-west, Brockton Park is situated just six miles to the south-east of Telford and about eight miles north-east of Bridgnorth.
CROPPINGS FARM
LIGHTMOOR, TELFORD, TF4 3QQ
OIRO £1,400,000
This fantastic development opportunity to purchase this stunning site approximately 1.5 acres that has reserved matters planning (ref TWC/2022/0002) for the development of 7 luxury executive homes and keeping the existing detached house. The site is situated in this highly sought after location that has excellent road links and is only approximately 2 miles from the renowned Ironbridge World Heritage site.
BACHE COTTAGE
BACHE, SY7 9LN
OIRO £1,100,000
An amazing opportunity to secure your own little haven of tranquillity. Nestled in the glorious South Shropshire countryside, Bache Cottage rests in a beautiful rural setting, complete with it’s very own fishing lake, with fishing rights, holiday lets and additional barns which could be converted into further holiday lets, subject to planning approval. EPC D HOO HALL
THE HOO, TF6 6DJ
OIRO £1,200,000
A distinguished early 17th century timber framed farmhouse (Grade II k Listed) set within approximately 6 acres of land. Impressive L-shaped farmhouse spread over three floors, approximately 4800sq ft of living space full of character and historical features such as close studded and square panelled walls, inter nal timbers and stunning decorative ceilings.
64 DULWICH GRANGE
BRATTON, TF5 0EB
OIRO £550,000
Stunning 5 bedroom, 3 storey detached property situated in semi-rural Bratton. Hall, study/home office, large lounge, conservatory, breakfast kitchen & dining area, utility room, gorgeous principal bedroom with balcony and a palatial en-suite bathroom, two guest bedrooms with en-suites, two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Landscaped gardens, garage and extensive driveway. EPC C
A HIDDEN GEM
Samuel Wood is delighted to market this stunning architect designed prime residence, offering spacious accommodation throughout.
Gaerstone House in Sandford Avenue, Church Stretton, is on the market with a guide price of £1,000,000.
This detached property boasts high specification fixtures and fittings together with a bright and airy interior arranged over three levels.
Situated within the heart of the Shropshire Hills, the property benefits from breathtaking views with features including full-length windows and glasspanelled balconies.
The reception lobby has a tiled floor and full length picture windows overlooking the front elevation, while the central hall is a lovely spacious area with high vaulted ceiling and bi-fold doors. There is also a guest cloakroom/WC.
The stunning bespoke fitted kitchen is beautifully appointed with range of cupboards and integrated appliances. The day room area is perfect for socialising with picture windows and French doors leading to the garden.
The beautiful living room has French doors leading to the sun terrace and rear garden, a contemporary log-effect gas burner and exposed ceiling timbers.
From the front entrance lobby, steps descend to the utility room which has access to the garage/workshop.
On the first floor are three bedrooms, including a guest bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a master bedroom with en-suite shower room with adjoining dressing area.
From the first floor landing, further steps ascend to two further rooms, one of which would make a desirable bedroom with the second room off it.
Gaerstone House occupies a fabulous ‘tucked away’ position from Sandford Avenue, with a sweeping tarmacadam driveway forming extensive hardstanding for cars and access to the garage. The front garden is laid to a sloping lawn section with pathways and an array of traditional and mature plantings and a pathway leading to the home office/studio which is a self-contained area with entrance door, window, power, lighting and radiator.
There is an additional lawned side garden area with interspersed apple trees and raised rockeries together with steps ascending to the formal rear garden which is laid to lawns with a seating area.
